Washington state truckers are sounding the alarm over California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) mandate, arguing that it could seriously disrupt the supply chain if adopted in Washington. The program, which requires a progressive shift to zero-emission trucks, faces strong opposition from the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA), which represents industry leaders concerned about costs, infrastructure, and vehicle availability.
The ACT program, beginning next year, mandates that zero-emission vehicles make up 7% of sales for certain truck classes, with stricter targets rising over the next decade. WTA President Sheri Call recently urged Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider Washington’s alignment with the policy, stating that the state’s lack of infrastructure and incentives could cripple trucking businesses.